Community Educator

Metro Drug Coalition, Inc.

Community Educator – TN ACEs Initiative

Metro Drug Coalition is a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the health of the greater Knoxville community by reducing substance misuse through prevention, harm reduction, and recovery support. We are seeking a part-time Community Educator to contribute to our TN ACEs Initiative.

TN ACEs aims to address the well-documented link between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and later life substance misuse by intervening with pregnant and new mothers before a child is even born and/or in their early developmental stages. Through community outreach and education on the realities of ACEs and free-of-cost support services for at-risk mothers, TN ACEs provides direct services to not only serve and protect new mothers but allow the future generation to thrive as well.

Community Educator responsibilities include:

· Develop and disseminate educational materials, content, and presentations on adverse childhood experiences and substance misuse to the 16-county East Tennessee region.

· Identify and conduct outreach activities with community partners regularly working with our population of interest.

· Collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to develop and implement innovative and targeted educational opportunities that are evidence-based and culturally competent.

· Promote TN ACEs Brave Beginnings clinical support program and facilitate referrals from community partners.

· Conduct interviews with community leaders and affected populations to improve understanding of community needs and report back to Project Director to implement into strategic plan.

· Collect quantitative data on objective outcome measures and track progress toward project goals.

· Collaborate and assist support services program facilitators, as needed.

· Remain updated on current research and best practices regarding Adverse Childhood Experiences and generational transfer of trauma.

· Other tasks and duties reasonably related to their job responsibilities, as assigned by the Project Director.

Qualifications:

· Four-year college degree in social work, public health or another related field.

· Preferred, but not required: Lived experience with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)

· Experience working within and collaborating across professional teams.

· Experience working in community outreach and/or public health education settings.

· Experience working in multicultural settings.

· Demonstrated public speaking skills.

· Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.

· Comfort in large, networking settings.

· Ability to work cooperatively with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.

· Ability to self-motivate and work independently, progressing toward identified goals with little supervision.

· Willingness to travel within the 16-county East Tennessee region.

· Must maintain a valid Tennessee Driver’s license and show proof of insurance.

This is a 20 hour per week position at $36-40 per hour contracted (1099) position without benefits. Hourly rate determined based on education and relevant experience. Some occasional weekend and evening work will be required. The contract will last until June 30, 2026, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and available funding.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to aclotfelter@metrodrug.org. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 10th. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis.

Metro Drug Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free, smoke free workplace.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Knoxville, TN 37917

Salary : $36 - $40